Skechers GoMeb Speed 6 Hyper

Aw, I'm super bummed by that price tag. 140 is hefty for a low-slung racing flat. I got the GOmeb Speed 3 2016, new, on sale for... 20 bucks. And still using them. Not a perfect shoe by any means, but definitely gets the job done. Wish it had a midfoot wrap like the Nike Streaks. for a bit more support, but I can't complain.

Anyway, this comes out of left field because mostly we've only seen the Speed Elite circulating in addition to the GOmeb brand being seemingly discontinued. I've been told that Skechers had zero plans to release the Speed Elite, then considered it, then was going to release it early fall. Still technically early fall, but I'm wondering if they flipped last minute and released this instead.

I hope not, because then you'd have your light and low 1 mi-half racer to your carbon fiber 10K-full racer.

A friend of mine has run in both and actually prefers the GoMeb6 over the Speed Elite. Of course, just his preference, but the GoMeb6 is really nice. Last a long time as well.

UA Runner wrote:

A friend of mine has run in both and actually prefers the GoMeb6 over the Speed Elite. Of course, just his preference, but the GoMeb6 is really nice. Last a long time as well.

Does your friend have any idea when the speed elite will finally be released? I've got a few races coming up and my Razor 3s are basically shot at this point after nearly a year of racing in them. I may go for this one if it doesn't release very soon.

Seems like the shorter distance racer from them. It looks like it has a lower stack height ans weight than the Elite, which definitely still works for shorter races. (It doesn't feel like it gets in the way like the Vaporflys because of the high stack, drop, and how soft they are.) But this may be better for shorter races. I will give these a try too.

Still waiting for those Gorun Ride 8s though....

AhWhatTheCheese wrote:

Still waiting for those Gorun Ride 8s though....

10/17 according to running warehouse.

What is going on with the marketing department. This shoe would have had a lot of people hyped but they tease everyone with the speed elite then delay it. This looks like a great shoe why did it just randomly pop up on the website. Anyone with any insight on what is going on. They are making great shoes just seem to be struggling in the marketing department. Just curious, fan of the brand.

RobA wrote:

UA Runner wrote:

A friend of mine has run in both and actually prefers the GoMeb6 over the Speed Elite. Of course, just his preference, but the GoMeb6 is really nice. Last a long time as well.

Does your friend have any idea when the speed elite will finally be released? I've got a few races coming up and my Razor 3s are basically shot at this point after nearly a year of racing in them. I may go for this one if it doesn't release very soon.

No idea. I know the Speed Elite has been around for a while in wear testing and there have been several versions of it. But I only know what I see online otherwise.. that it apparently keeps getting delayed. My wear tester friend has it, but I haven't asked (and I doubt he has) about the release info.

I had the Hyper Speed Razor, ran in them three times, and never again. IMO the cushioning does not have that much bounce or pop, but the real dealbreaker is the straight, narrow last. Why do you put a straight last on a speed shoe? To me it was not natural in these as a forefoot striker. YMMV.

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

Man this is so frustrating. I just got the Razor 3 Hyper two weeks ago, and while I enjoy them, they're not the racers I needed. Looks like these would have been better.. Had I known they were coming I would have held off. ARGH

just ordered them. hopefully they're good

Someone asked a question on the Skechers site when the Elite was coming out and a response stated Feb 2020...

Jeremy R wrote:

just ordered them. hopefully they're good

Someone asked a question on the Skechers site when the Elite was coming out and a response stated Feb 2020...

I saw that and did the same. I wanted them for August - November racing so I'm done waiting. Hopefully this is even better than the Razor 3. Lighter and better traction seems to be a plus, for only a 2mm drop in stack height. The only issue I have with my Razors right now is they slide like crazy if the surface is wet at all. Can't risk that while I'm in the best 5K shape of my life (dropped a 14:31 in the Razor 3s last week on a fast course).

If anyone else wants to pull the trigger, code AAA20 gets you $28 off. $112 isn't bad for a new racing flat with hyperburst.

wow congrats! here I am just trying to break 17...

I've been all about the Streak LTs (over the Razors) but I'm hoping these Speeds are better

Can you guys please provide more info about the shoes once you get a chance to run in them. Thanks a lot!

moldoe wrote:

Can you guys please provide more info about the shoes once you get a chance to run in them. Thanks a lot!

Will do. Mine are arriving Wednesday. Racing next weekend in them.

Seriously considering this, how does the width of this compare with the razor 3? Same or narrower?

Mine are arriving today. Will update the thread

Good shoe. Feels FAST. Pouring rain today so tested them with a 5:00 mile on the treadmill. Felt effortless and snappy. Be warned though, they are SNUG! I went a half size up (11 rather than 10.5) and probably should have gone a full size up. I'm going to keep them though as I don't really mind a snug fit in racing shoes. Can't wait to race in them!

Funny thing to note: the tongue says "speed elite" on them.

RobA wrote:

Good shoe. Feels FAST. Pouring rain today so them with a 5:00 mile on the treadmill. Felt effortless and snappy. Be warned though, they are SNUG! I went a half size up (11 rather than 10.5) and probably should have gone a full size up. I'm going to keep them though as I don't really mind a snug fit in racing shoes. Can't wait to race in them!

Funny thing to note: the tongue says "speed elite" on them.

Not to confuse everyone, but i actually tried a half size smaller than i normally wear and they fit almost perfectly (and i tend to wear my shoes a little looser).

But yeah, these things feel incredibly fast and light. I haven't done any significant running in them but i think these might replace my adios for racing.